January 17, 2020 Allen C. Molina, PhD Senior Economist The State - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

January 17, 2020 Allen C. Molina, PhD Senior Economist

“The State Fish and Wildlife Commission may institute suit for the recovery of damages for the unlawful taking, possession or killing of food fish referred to in this section that are the property of the state.”

For Pink Shrimp 1st violation 5 % average market value 2nd violation (5 yrs) 10 % average market value 3rd & subsequent violations (5 yrs) 20 % average market value For Ocean Salmon & Steelhead 1st violation 2x average market value 2nd & subsequent violations (5 yrs) $125 per fish For Non-Ocean Salmon & Steelhead Each violation $125 per fish All Other Food Fish Each violation 2x average market value

ORS 506.720 “ The Commission shall by rule in January of each year establish the average market value for each species of food fish for the year.”

 These market values reflect the last available year’s average prices ($ per lb) as reported by Oregon commercial fish dealers via ODFW fish tickets.  There were generally only minor adjustments to previous year’s market valuations, as shown in the revised Attachment 3.  Columbia River salmon and steelhead prices are not included in the schedule; damages are explicitly defined as $125 per fish in the statute.

ODFW staff recommends to adopt the revised Schedule of Damages for Commercial Fishing Violations, as shown in attachment 3.